Laxpunk2006 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Dan T, I'm talking about offenses rushing to the line. I know it happens all the time and it annoys me all the time (even when Washington does it). If they aren't in hurry-up it should warrant a free challenge since implicit in them rushing to the line is that something wasn't kosher about the last play. I don't know why the NFL believes this is a fair strategy.... the league pretend they want to get all the calls correct, yet when teams intentionally subvert the process it stinks to high heaven. I really do think it should be a "free challenge" type of thing where the opposing coach doesn't have to waste one of their "coach challenges". In my opinion there is nothing wrong with it. The team whether it is us or an opponent, can still challenge the play you just have to make a decision quickly. You can't sit in your booth watching the play over and over again to decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo da Magnificent Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 I take it no one in this thread has actually WATCHED a football game. :doh: After every turnover or change of possession, there is an official's timeout, to allow both sides to change personnel. Even if the D did line up, the officials aren't going to spot the ball and signal the play to begin until after the opposing team has time to switch from O to D. I could never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMK9973 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 there is a OFFICAL timeout everytime there is a possession change. If a team quickly lined up, The refs would hold them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 They would still have to notify the refs of eligible receivers. So no, it would not work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TotalRecall Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 there is a OFFICAL timeout everytime there is a possession change.If a team quickly lined up, The refs would hold them up. This is also true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 How about the challenge rules revert to the college way of doing it. I guy in the booth buzzes the ref on all queationable calls. Each coach gets 1 "super Challenge" when the refs don't call for one. And the ref reviews it, not the guy in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergasun Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The replay system doesn't really work. Even within 2 minutes... two examples from this Sunday game vs. Cowboys. 1) TO's first TD catch. When I saw it and saw the replay it was not clear that he had established possession and gotten both his feet down. With Springs still pawing at the ball it looked to me like it could've been moving around prior to him lifting up the first foot he got down. 2) On Washington's drive back down the field ARE caught a pass near the sideline and was knocked down, landing out of bounds. For some reason the side judge ruled that he was still in bounds. In fact you could see ARE complaining and I think Fox gave a pretty good replay. I think both of these plays should've been reviewed, but why not? Coaches should be able to challenge regardless of if the officiating booth thinks so or not... it seems like those replay officials are sleeping on their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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